Oregon, Rutgers, South Carolina, South Florida, Syracuse, Wake Forest, Western Kentucky and West Virginia received commitments since Rivals.com's February update of the 2009 team recruiting rankings. None of these teams, however, were able to crack the top 25.

Memphis, on the other hand, landed the No. 2 ranked prospect in the country in DeMarcus Cousins. That commitment catapulted the Tigers' recruiting class from the No. 5 spot all the way to the top of the list.

Already with Cousins, Xavier Henry (No. 3), Nolan Dennis (No. 47) and two four-star junior college players (Darnell Dodson and Will Coleman) in tow, Memphis could also add the No. 1 ranked prospect in the country. John Wall is seriously considering the Tigers, and could join the fold during the spring signing period.

If the Tigers do land Wall, they would arguably have the best recruiting class in college basketball history.

The Tigers vaulted to the top of the recruiting rankings with the spring commitment of Cousins, the top big man in the class of 2009. He joins Henry, the No. 3-rated player in the nation, who is a major scoring threat from the perimeter. Dennis, a top-50 prospect from Dallas, will likely play a role similar to Chris Douglas-Roberts. Coleman, a 6-foot-9 post, is one of the most explosive power forwards in the junior college ranks. Dodson, a former Pittsburgh signee, has great size for a wing prospect and is one of the most intriguing players at the junior college level.

The Tar Heels have sprinted out of the blocks better than any program in the country. Roy Williams and staff have locked up five players all ranked inside the top 70 national rankings in the class of 2009. Henson, a 6-foot-10 versatile post, is the gem. Strickland and McDonald are the future of the backcourt. The Wear twins give UNC some size and depth in the rotation.

The Longhorns locked up one of the best players in the country regardless of position in Bradley, a 6-foot-3 native of Tacoma, Wash. He should prove to be an immediate impact player for the Longhorns. Hamilton, one of the elite scorers in the nation, picked the Big 12 school at the start of October. He came through on his promise to play alongside Bradley. Williams, a 6-foot-7 forward from national powerhouse Duncanville (Texas) High School, is a deadly perimeter threat and a scary prospect if he takes full advantage of Texas' outstanding strength program.

Who says the Wildcats are just a guard program? Villanova has a pair of impressive post players in Yarou and Armwood to go along with a couple quality perimeter prospects in Wayns and Cheek. Villanova put a lot of effort into landing Cheek, but his addition wasn't quite enough to push the Wildcats ahead of Texas with their two elite wing prospects.

The Yellow Jackets wanted to lock up the foundation of the class early in 2009 and did so with a quick run of pledges in June and July. Oliver was the first to pick the ACC school and did so in mid-June. Holsey announced at the Nike Peach Jam and a week later Udofia popped in Las Vegas and Rice in Orlando. But the jewel of the class is Favors, an elite post prospect who vaulted the Georgia Tech recruiting class into the top five.

The Trojans have done a fine job of staying local and landing the stars in Southern California. Fairfax teammates Sidney and Hill are the top ranked prospects in the area. Both are versatile forwards who can make plays all over the court. Coach Floyd did venture outside of Southern California, dipping into the southeast to land Johnson, a smooth shooting wing with size. And Williams is also a Southern California forward with versatility who is having a strong senior season.

The Jayhawks continue to recruit well and recruit nationally. Robinson, a five-star prospect from Baltimore via Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, is one of the elite rebounders in the class. His presence should be felt the minute he arrives in Lawrence next fall. Johnson, a Las Vegas native, is one of the most athletic point guards in the country. When he's at the top of his game, he is one of the best at his position.

The Gators are no strangers to great recruiting classes. This year's class is highlighted by the addition of Boynton, the top player in Florida. He is one of the best scorers and defenders in the nation. He was a major coup for Billy Donovan and staff this fall. Painter is a high-level prospect that isn't expected to do big things right away. He and Murphy have the luxury of joining a strong frontline in Gainesville and playing for a coach that has developed pros at their respective positions.

The Hoosiers added Watford at the beginning of September. He gives the program a big, versatile forward that should see major minutes as a freshman. Creek was high on Marquette when Tom Crean was at the helm and carried over his fondness when the Hoosiers hired the former Golden Eagle head man. Creek should help from Day One in the guard-oriented style that Crean employs. Indiana fans love the fact that Crean is recruiting the local kids. Hulls, a Bloomington native, embodies the Hoosier spirit with his play. So does Capobianco, an Ohio forward. Elston, a holdover from the Sampson regime, missed the summer due to injury. Muniru, a 6-foot-11 center, gives the team a physical presence inside the paint and will help on the defensive end of the floor.

Honeycutt shot up the rankings over the summer with his savvy and skilled play. He headlines UCLA's recruiting class. Nelson has battled injuries over the past year, but when healthy, he brings a rugged physicality to the court. Lane, on the other hand, is a skilled, face-up four-man who will stretch the defense for the Bruins. Stover gives the team a long defender that can man the post. Moser, a former Arizona commitment, was a late add for the Bruins and signed with the school on the last day of the early period.

If there was any question about the Illini's ability to lock up the in-state talent like year's past, the class of 2009 has proven that the program can still lock up the locals. The future looks bright, particularly in the backcourt. The trio of Paul, Richardson and Bertrand is a major upgrade at the guard positions. Griffey has the tools to be a grinder down low while being a great forward to run the pick and roll.

The Sooners won a major recruiting battle to land Mason-Griffin, one of the best point guards in the country. He is the best point guard Jeff Capel has lured to Norman since taking over the program. Gallon, an AAU teammate with Mason-Griffin, signed with OU on the last day of the signing period. His addition gives the Sooners another big body down low. Pledger, a Virginia native, gives the team a legitimate threat on the perimeter. In-state commitment Hardrick has been committed to the school since 2006. Fitzgerald, a Baltimore native, is a big body that will have no trouble making the transition to Big 12 competition.

First-year coach Travis Ford has reeled in a talented six-man class for the Cowboys. Johnson is a big-time athlete at the power forward position, and he should shine in the fast-paced, up-tempo attack that Ford employs. Penn is an electric, undersized scoring point guard who set Vegas on fire in July. He will be accompanied by the high-energy and productive wing Roger Franklin. Dowell, like Franklin, will fine tune his craft at national powerhouse Duncanville (Texas) High School before making his way to Stillwater. Three-star prospects Fred Gully and Torin Walker will provide depth for Ford's up-tempo attack.

The Wildcats won the race for Orton, a five-star center and one of the most physically intimidating prospects in the class of 2009. Kentucky fought long and hard for Orton's commitment for a reason. He has star potential. Hood, a local star, is a versatile and crafty player that could potentially play three positions for the Wildcats during his college career. Vilarino, a steady point guard, committed to Billy Gillispie last spring.

One of the best match-ups of the spring grassroots period was Kelly versus Plumlee, ironically, at North Carolina during the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. The two traded buckets in the match-up. Now, the two will get a chance to help the other improve their talented skill sets. Kelly is more talented in the post, while Plumlee is a big option in the high post.

Rick Pitino and his staff filled several needs. Buckles is one of the most intriguing players in the class because of his size, raw ability and versatility at the power forward position. Siva is a scoring point guard, similar to players the Cardinals have relied on in the past. Marra is an athletic wing with great range on his jumper. Van Treese is a bouncy forward that can run the floor.

The Wolfpack love the I-85 pipeline down to Atlanta. After securing J.J. Hickson two years ago, Sidney Lowe and staff have mined Georgia hard for talent. The results have been positive in 2009 with Brown and Howell. Both should help from Day One. A mini Indiana connection is also growing. Last year, the team landed Julius Mays. This year, Wood is the latest Hoosier State player to head south to Raleigh.

It seems like Oriakhi and Coombs have been committed to the Huskies for a decade. Both pledged to Jim Calhoun very early in the recruiting process, and over time they have improved tremendously. Oriakhi could be a McDonald's All-American while Coombs has developed into one of the top wings in the nation. Look for both to make early contributions in Storrs.

First-year coach Buzz Williams immediately showed his recruiting prowess, securing a strong four-man class. Maymon is a versatile, multi-skilled forward ranked in the top 50. Out of Canada comes a savvy point guard in Cadougan, who can both distribute the ball and score it. Williams, a four-star forward, was sidelined with an injury during the travel circuit, but he is loaded with potential.

Landing the No. 2-ranked point guard in the country, Abdul Gaddy, pushes the Huskies 2009 recruiting class into the top 20. Gaddy is the type of dynamic young talent who excels at making the players around him better. Three-star prospects Clarence Trent and C.J. Wilco will run alongside Gaddy, and three-star junior college big man Charles Garcia rounds out the class.

The Wildcats continue to mine the Washington, D.C. area, the same place the produced Michael Beasley and a host of other KSU players. Judge and McGruder are both attend Arlington Country Day school in Jacksonville, Fla., and both should help Frank Martin's program immediately. Judge, a versatile 6-foot-9 forward, plays a style patterned after Beasley. Henriquez signed in 2008 but is spending a year in prep school to tidy up his academics. Russell, a Rivals150 prospect from the Dallas-Forth Worth area, could develop into a very solid guard for the Wildcats.

First year head coach Craig Robinson has done the what few believed was possible, bringing in a top 25 recruiting class. Four-star guards Cunningham and Nelson headline the class. Burton, who is a ranked three-star prospect, brings size and skill to the interior. And the Beavers landed a pair of Australian forwards in Brandt and Murphy who should add needed depth to the frontcourt.

When Tubby Smith landed the Minnesota job, he immediately targeted White and Williams, two of the top players in the state. The work paid off, and the two local products are staying home to play for Smith. The future Gophers will be asked to contribute immediately. White is the second rated small forward in the 2009 class. Cobbs gives the program a heady point guard that knows how to put the ball in the basket. Mbakwe, a local star, signed with Marquette out of high school and is now at Miami Dade Community College in Florida.

The Aggies have four players coming to College Station. Each of the players bring good size, good upside and good raw ability to the program. Hibbert, a powerful scoring guard, is the prize of the class so far. Roberson, Middleton and Turner could all be starters down the road. Texas A&M also landed another sharp shooting wing, Adams, in the spring.

Alabama pulled in five players in its 2009 recruiting class. Mitchell, a four-star recruit in 2008, is taking a prep year at Central Park in Birmingham before making it to Tuscaloosa. He's the gem of the class. Kemp, a four-star center, and Payne, a three-star guard, will be joined by junior college sleepers Davis and Hines. The junior college transfers are off to big seasons this year and give the Tide great size and athleticism at their respective positions.